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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 405.81 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 405.81 and 162.36 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 405.81 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/405.81 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 405.81 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 65,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,887.31/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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