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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 406.16 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 406.16 and 116.68 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 406.16 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/406.16 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 406.16 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 47,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.75/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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