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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 372.72 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 372.72 and 153.65 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 372.72 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/372.72 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 372.72 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 57,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269.74/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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