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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.68 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.68 and 108.14 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.68 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.68 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.68 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 43,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,867.67/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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