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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.89, 406.38 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.89, 406.38 and 108.58 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.89 : 406.38 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.89/406.38 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.89x = 406.38 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.89x = 44,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124.74/270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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