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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.33 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.33 and 116.99 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.33 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.33 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.33 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 47,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538.69/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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