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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.90 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.90 and 116.47 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.90 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.90 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.90 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 47,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.17/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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