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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 404.24 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 404.24 and 115.46 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 404.24 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/404.24 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 404.24 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 46,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673.55/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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