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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 405.92 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 405.92 and 116.60 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 405.92 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/405.92 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 405.92 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 47,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330.27/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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