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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 405.99 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 405.99 and 116.77 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 405.99 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/405.99 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 405.99 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 47,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,405.42/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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