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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 372.70 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 372.70 and 153.62 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 372.70 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/372.70 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 372.70 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 57,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254.17/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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