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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 405.52 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 405.52 and 77.97 is: 116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 405.52 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/405.52 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 405.52 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 31,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618.20/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.96

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