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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 405.55 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 405.55 and 87.81 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 405.55 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/405.55 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 405.55 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 35,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611.35/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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