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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 405.29 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 405.29 and 116.01 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 405.29 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/405.29 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 405.29 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 47,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.11/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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