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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.11, 404.89 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.11, 404.89 and 116.07 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.11 : 404.89 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.11/404.89 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.11x = 404.89 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.11x = 46,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.81/270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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