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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 404.82 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 404.82 and 107.66 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 404.82 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/404.82 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 404.82 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 43,582.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582.92/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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