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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 405.33 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 405.33 and 162.21 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 405.33 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/405.33 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 405.33 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 65,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748.58/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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