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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.11, 405.18 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.11, 405.18 and 87.45 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.11 : 405.18 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.11/405.18 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.11x = 405.18 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.11x = 35,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.99/270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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