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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 405.26 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 405.26 and 115.97 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 405.26 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/405.26 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 405.26 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 46,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998.44/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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