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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 406.06 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 406.06 and 116.66 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 406.06 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/406.06 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 406.06 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 47,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370.96/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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