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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.96 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.96 and 116.43 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.96 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.96 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.96 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 47,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265.92/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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