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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 405.43 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 405.43 and 87.73 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 405.43 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/405.43 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 405.43 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 35,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568.37/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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