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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 405.93 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 405.93 and 161.04 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 405.93 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/405.93 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 405.93 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 65,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370.97/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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