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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 406.04 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 406.04 and 106.15 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 406.04 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/406.04 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 406.04 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 43,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101.15/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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