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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 405.06 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 405.06 and 116.16 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 405.06 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/405.06 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 405.06 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 47,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049.74/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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