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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 405.53 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 405.53 and 105.77 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 405.53 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/405.53 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 405.53 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 42,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,893.84/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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