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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 406.20 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 406.20 and 106.24 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 406.20 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/406.20 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 406.20 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 43,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.69/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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