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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.77, 406.10 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.77, 406.10 and 116.77 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.77 : 406.10 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.77/406.10 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.77x = 406.10 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.77x = 47,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420.22/270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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