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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 405.07 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 405.07 and 107.62 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 405.07 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/405.07 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 405.07 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 43,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593.63/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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