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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 372.63 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 372.63 and 153.58 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 372.63 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/372.63 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 372.63 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 57,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228.52/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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