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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 405.82 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 405.82 and 162.52 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 405.82 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/405.82 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 405.82 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 65,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,951.43/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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