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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.60 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.60 and 153.56 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.60 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.60 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.60 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 57,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217.39/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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