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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.79 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.79 and 108.19 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.79 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.79 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.79 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 43,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902.42/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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