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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.44 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.44 and 116.18 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.44 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.44 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.44 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 47,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.02/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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