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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 404.27 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 404.27 and 160.01 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 404.27 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/404.27 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 404.27 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 64,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,687.24/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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