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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 405.42 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 405.42 and 107.91 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 405.42 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/405.42 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 405.42 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 43,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.87/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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