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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.51, 403.98 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.51, 403.98 and 115.53 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.51 : 403.98 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.51/403.98 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.51x = 403.98 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.51x = 46,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672.78/269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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