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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.43 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.43 and 108.53 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.43 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.43 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.43 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 44,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109.85/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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