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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 406.13 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 406.13 and 108.35 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 406.13 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/406.13 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 406.13 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 44,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,001.61/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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