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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 404.68 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 404.68 and 115.61 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 404.68 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/404.68 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 404.68 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 46,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785.78/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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