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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 405.30 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 405.30 and 77.85 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 405.30 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/405.30 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 405.30 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 31,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552.61/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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