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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 406.08 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 406.08 and 78.36 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 406.08 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/406.08 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 406.08 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 31,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820.43/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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