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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.02 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.02 and 116.01 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.02 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.02 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.02 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 46,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,986.66/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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