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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.31, 405.54 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.31, 405.54 and 87.70 is: 131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.31 : 405.54 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.31/405.54 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.31x = 405.54 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.31x = 35,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,565.86/270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.57

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