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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 406.04 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 406.04 and 108.38 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 406.04 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/406.04 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 406.04 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 44,004.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.04/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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