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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 405.65 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 405.65 and 108.02 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 405.65 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/405.65 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 405.65 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 43,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,818.31/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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