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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.17 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.17 and 87.51 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.17 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.17 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.17 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 35,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,456.65/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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