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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 406.22 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 406.22 and 162.54 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 406.22 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/406.22 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 406.22 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 66,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.16/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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