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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.03 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.03 and 115.45 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.03 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.03 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.03 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 46,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644.69/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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