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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 404.94 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 404.94 and 105.47 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 404.94 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/404.94 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 404.94 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 42,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,709.02/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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