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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 406.25 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 406.25 and 116.65 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 406.25 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/406.25 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 406.25 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 47,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,389.06/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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