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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.87 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.87 and 108.39 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.87 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.87 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.87 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 43,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992.25/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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