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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.92 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.92 and 115.04 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.92 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.92 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.92 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 46,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.38/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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