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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 405.72 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 405.72 and 162.45 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 405.72 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/405.72 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 405.72 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 65,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,909.21/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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