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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 405.50 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 405.50 and 116.15 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 405.50 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/405.50 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 405.50 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 47,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098.83/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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