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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.75, 406.03 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.75, 406.03 and 116.67 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 406.03 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/406.03 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 406.03 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 47,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.05/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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