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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 404.92 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 404.92 and 160.20 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 404.92 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/404.92 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 404.92 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 64,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,868.18/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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