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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.05, 403.59 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.05, 403.59 and 114.97 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.05 : 403.59 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.05/403.59 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.05x = 403.59 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.05x = 46,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400.74/269.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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