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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 405.88 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 405.88 and 116.52 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 405.88 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/405.88 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 405.88 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 47,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291.32/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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