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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 405.16 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 405.16 and 107.89 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 405.16 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/405.16 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 405.16 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 43,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.71/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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