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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 404.64 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 404.64 and 115.84 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 404.64 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/404.64 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 404.64 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 46,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873.50/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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