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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.01 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.01 and 115.25 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.01 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.01 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.01 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 46,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,560.13/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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