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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406.28 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406.28 and 108.56 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406.28 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406.28 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406.28 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 44,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,105.76/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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