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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 405.72 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 405.72 and 116.48 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 405.72 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/405.72 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 405.72 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 47,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,258.27/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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