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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.19 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.19 and 115.54 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.19 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.19 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.19 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 46,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,700.11/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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