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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 405.74 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 405.74 and 162.29 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 405.74 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/405.74 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 405.74 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 65,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,848.96/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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