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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 406.02 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 406.02 and 162.48 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 406.02 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/406.02 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 406.02 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 65,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,970.74/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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