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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.53 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.53 and 108.62 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.53 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.53 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.53 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 44,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155.64/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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