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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 405.11 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 405.11 and 77.70 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 405.11 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/405.11 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 405.11 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 31,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.05/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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