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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.76 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.76 and 116.30 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.76 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.76 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.76 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 47,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,187.28/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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