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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.23 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.23 and 78.44 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.23 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.23 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.23 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 31,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865.70/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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