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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 405.18 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 405.18 and 116.08 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 405.18 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/405.18 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 405.18 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 47,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.29/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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