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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.17, 405.13 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.17, 405.13 and 87.54 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.17 : 405.13 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.17/405.13 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.17x = 405.13 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.17x = 35,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.70/270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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