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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 405.91 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 405.91 and 108.21 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 405.91 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/405.91 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 405.91 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 43,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,923.52/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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