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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 406.08 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 406.08 and 108.48 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 406.08 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/406.08 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 406.08 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 44,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051.56/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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