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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 406.07 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 406.07 and 116.60 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 406.07 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/406.07 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 406.07 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 47,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,345.15/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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