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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 405.95 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 405.95 and 108.43 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 405.95 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/405.95 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 405.95 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 44,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.60/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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