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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.71, 406.17 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.71, 406.17 and 108.41 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.71 : 406.17 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.71/406.17 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.71x = 406.17 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.71x = 44,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032.89/270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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