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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 405.03 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 405.03 and 105.49 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 405.03 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/405.03 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 405.03 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 42,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725.24/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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