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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 406.02 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 406.02 and 78.25 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 406.02 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/406.02 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 406.02 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 31,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771.07/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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