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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 405.02 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 405.02 and 161.57 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 405.02 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/405.02 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 405.02 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 65,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,436.25/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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