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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.74 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.74 and 108.08 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.74 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.74 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.74 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 43,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.14/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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