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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 405.84 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 405.84 and 78.15 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 405.84 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/405.84 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 405.84 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 31,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.40/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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