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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.64 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.64 and 108.08 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.64 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.64 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.64 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 43,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841.57/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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