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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.23 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.23 and 116.81 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.23 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.23 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.23 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 47,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451.73/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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