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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.76 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.76 and 116.10 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.76 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.76 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.76 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 46,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,992.64/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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