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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.34 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.34 and 78.50 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.34 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.34 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.34 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 31,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.69/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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