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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 405.04 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 405.04 and 107.66 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 405.04 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/405.04 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 405.04 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 43,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606.61/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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