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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.57 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.57 and 108.06 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.57 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.57 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.57 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 43,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.89/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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