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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.27 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.27 and 107.86 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.27 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.27 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.27 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 43,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.42/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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