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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 404.80 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 404.80 and 116 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 404.80 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/404.80 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 404.80 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 46,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.80/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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