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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 405.34 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 405.34 and 116.12 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 405.34 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/405.34 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 405.34 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 47,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068.08/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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