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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 405.78 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 405.78 and 162.84 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 405.78 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/405.78 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 405.78 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 66,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,077.22/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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