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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 405.84 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 405.84 and 162.63 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 405.84 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/405.84 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 405.84 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 66,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,001.76/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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