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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 405.78 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 405.78 and 162.94 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 405.78 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/405.78 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 405.78 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 66,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,117.79/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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