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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.92 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.92 and 108.25 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.92 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.92 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.92 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 43,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,940.84/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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