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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.86 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.86 and 116.38 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.86 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.86 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.86 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 47,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.25/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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