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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 404.02 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 404.02 and 115.16 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 404.02 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/404.02 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 404.02 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 46,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.07/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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