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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 403.73 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 403.73 and 115.10 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 403.73 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/403.73 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 403.73 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 46,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469.32/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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