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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.36 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.36 and 107.90 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.36 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.36 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.36 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 43,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738.34/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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