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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 405.95 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 405.95 and 108.31 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 405.95 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/405.95 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 405.95 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 43,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.90/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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