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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 405.54 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 405.54 and 87.71 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 405.54 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/405.54 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 405.54 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 35,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569.91/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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