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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 405.62 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 405.62 and 162.44 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 405.62 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/405.62 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 405.62 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 65,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,888.91/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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