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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 406.33 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 406.33 and 116.83 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 406.33 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/406.33 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 406.33 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 47,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470.23/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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