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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 405.79 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 405.79 and 116.43 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 405.79 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/405.79 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 405.79 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 47,246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.13/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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