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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.59 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.59 and 87.80 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.59 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.59 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.59 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 35,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612.06/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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