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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.52 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.52 and 87.80 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.52 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.52 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.52 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 35,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604.66/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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