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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 405.96 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 405.96 and 114.52 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 405.96 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/405.96 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 405.96 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 46,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490.54/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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