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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 404.16 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 404.16 and 115.32 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 404.16 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/404.16 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 404.16 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 46,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608.81/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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