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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 403.62 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 403.62 and 115.05 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 403.62 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/403.62 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 403.62 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 46,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.48/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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