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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.65 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.65 and 87.77 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.65 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.65 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.65 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 35,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,605.13/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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