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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.59 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.59 and 78 is: 116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.59 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.59 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.59 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 31,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,635.63/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.99

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