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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 404.52 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 404.52 and 115.63 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 404.52 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/404.52 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 404.52 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 46,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774.72/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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