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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 406 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 406 and 116.64 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 406 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/406 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 406 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 47,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355.84/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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