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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 403.67 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 403.67 and 115.11 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 403.67 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/403.67 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 403.67 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 46,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.45/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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