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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.23 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.23 and 108.64 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.23 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.23 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.23 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 44,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132.83/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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