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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.04 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.04 and 85.71 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.04 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.04 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.04 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 34,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801.26/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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