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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 404.23 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 404.23 and 115.39 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 404.23 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/404.23 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 404.23 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 46,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.10/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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