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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 405.68 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 405.68 and 162.81 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 405.68 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/405.68 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 405.68 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 66,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,047.95/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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