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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 372.74 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 372.74 and 153.66 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 372.74 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/372.74 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 372.74 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 57,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,275.23/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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