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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.70 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.70 and 113.58 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.70 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.70 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.70 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 45,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.40/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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