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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.38 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.38 and 114.84 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.38 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.38 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.38 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 46,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,668.68/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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