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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.75, 406.17 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.75, 406.17 and 108.34 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 406.17 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/406.17 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 406.17 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 44,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.46/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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