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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.36 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.36 and 87.58 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.36 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.36 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.36 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 35,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.43/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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