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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 405.69 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 405.69 and 116.22 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 405.69 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/405.69 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 405.69 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 47,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.29/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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