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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 404.57 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 404.57 and 115.69 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 404.57 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/404.57 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 404.57 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 46,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.68/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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