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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 414 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 414 and 162 is: 243

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 414 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/414 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 414 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 67,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,068/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243

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