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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 405.70 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 405.70 and 108.13 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 405.70 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/405.70 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 405.70 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 43,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868.34/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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