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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 403.41 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 403.41 and 115.02 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 403.41 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/403.41 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 403.41 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 46,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400.22/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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