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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 406.10 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 406.10 and 108.36 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 406.10 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/406.10 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 406.10 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 44,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.45/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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