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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.50 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.50 and 108.73 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.50 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.50 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.50 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 44,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.75/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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