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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.03 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.03 and 162.57 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.03 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.03 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.03 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 65,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,845.73/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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