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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 405.38 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 405.38 and 118.25 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 405.38 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/405.38 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 405.38 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 47,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935.59/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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