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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.50 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.50 and 116.22 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.50 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.50 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.50 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 47,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127.21/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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