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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.36, 405.65 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.36, 405.65 and 108.09 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.36 : 405.65 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.36/405.65 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.36x = 405.65 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.36x = 43,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,846.17/270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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