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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 404.75 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 404.75 and 154.53 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 404.75 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/404.75 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 404.75 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 62,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,545.24/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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