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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.26, 404.05 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.26, 404.05 and 113.07 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.26 : 404.05 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.26/404.05 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.26x = 404.05 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.26x = 45,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686.16/269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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