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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 404.03 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 404.03 and 115.16 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 404.03 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/404.03 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 404.03 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 46,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,528.09/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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