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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 405.42 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 405.42 and 87.69 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 405.42 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/405.42 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 405.42 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 35,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551.28/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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