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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.89 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.89 and 106.10 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.89 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.89 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.89 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 43,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,064.93/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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