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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.81 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.81 and 115.83 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.81 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.81 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.81 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 46,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.56/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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