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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 404.45 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 404.45 and 115.52 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 404.45 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/404.45 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 404.45 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 46,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719.90/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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