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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 405.18 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 405.18 and 107.70 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 405.18 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/405.18 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 405.18 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 43,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.89/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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