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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.49, 405.62 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.49, 405.62 and 108.06 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.49 : 405.62 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.49/405.62 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.49x = 405.62 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.49x = 43,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,831.30/270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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