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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.94 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.94 and 85.52 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.94 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.94 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.94 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 34,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715.99/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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