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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 405.77 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 405.77 and 108.38 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 405.77 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/405.77 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 405.77 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 43,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974.78/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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