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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.69 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.69 and 105.90 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.69 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.69 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.69 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 42,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962.57/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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