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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 404.97 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 404.97 and 105.50 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 404.97 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/404.97 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 404.97 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 42,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722.31/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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