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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 406.05 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 406.05 and 108.47 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 406.05 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/406.05 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 406.05 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 44,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044.24/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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