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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.64 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.64 and 116.38 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.64 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.64 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.64 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 47,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209.04/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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