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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 404.80 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 404.80 and 107.68 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 404.80 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/404.80 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 404.80 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 43,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.86/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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