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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 406.03 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 406.03 and 108.28 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 406.03 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/406.03 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 406.03 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 43,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.93/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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