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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 405.94 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 405.94 and 78.26 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 405.94 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/405.94 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 405.94 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 31,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,768.86/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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