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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.39 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.39 and 162.37 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.39 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.39 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.39 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 65,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,821.15/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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