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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 405.75 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 405.75 and 108.05 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 405.75 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/405.75 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 405.75 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 43,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841.29/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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