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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 927 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 927 and 162 is: 243

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 927 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/927 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 927 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 150,174
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,174/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243

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