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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 405.14 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 405.14 and 107.63 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 405.14 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/405.14 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 405.14 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 43,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,605.22/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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