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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 405.11 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 405.11 and 154.54 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 405.11 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/405.11 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 405.11 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 62,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605.70/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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