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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 404.98 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 404.98 and 107.66 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 404.98 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/404.98 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 404.98 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 43,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,597.58/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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