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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.84 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.84 and 75.54 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.84 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.84 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.84 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 30,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.15/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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