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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.42 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.42 and 108.01 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.42 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.42 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.42 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 43,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.39/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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