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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 405.26 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 405.26 and 116.10 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 405.26 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/405.26 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 405.26 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 47,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.69/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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