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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 405.57 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 405.57 and 116.19 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 405.57 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/405.57 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 405.57 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 47,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123.18/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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