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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.89, 406.34 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.89, 406.34 and 78.52 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.89 : 406.34 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.89/406.34 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.89x = 406.34 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.89x = 31,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,904.41/270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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