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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 405.90 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 405.90 and 116.67 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 405.90 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/405.90 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 405.90 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 47,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356.35/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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