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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.32 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.32 and 115.50 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.32 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.32 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.32 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 46,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698.96/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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