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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 404.93 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 404.93 and 154.55 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 404.93 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/404.93 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 404.93 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 62,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583.33/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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