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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 404.09 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 404.09 and 115.24 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 404.09 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/404.09 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 404.09 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 46,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567.33/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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