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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 404.30 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 404.30 and 115.50 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 404.30 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/404.30 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 404.30 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 46,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696.99/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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