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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.91, 406.20 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.91, 406.20 and 108.41 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.91 : 406.20 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.91/406.20 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.91x = 406.20 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.91x = 44,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036.14/270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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