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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 406.23 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 406.23 and 108.41 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 406.23 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/406.23 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 406.23 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 44,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038.85/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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