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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 405.96 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 405.96 and 108.40 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 405.96 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/405.96 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 405.96 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 44,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006.06/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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