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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 406.14 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 406.14 and 108.44 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 406.14 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/406.14 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 406.14 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 44,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041.82/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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