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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.37 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.37 and 107.83 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.37 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.37 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.37 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 43,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711.69/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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