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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 405.69 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 405.69 and 78.04 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 405.69 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/405.69 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 405.69 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 31,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,660.05/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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