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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 405.03 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 405.03 and 115.93 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 405.03 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/405.03 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 405.03 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 46,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954.55/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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