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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.29, 403.68 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.29, 403.68 and 115.26 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.29 : 403.68 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.29/403.68 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.29x = 403.68 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.29x = 46,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,525.56/269.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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