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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 405.55 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 405.55 and 107.97 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 405.55 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/405.55 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 405.55 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 43,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.23/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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