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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.21 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.21 and 114.11 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.21 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.21 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.21 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 46,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236.49/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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