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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 404.87 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 404.87 and 154.30 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 404.87 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/404.87 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 404.87 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 62,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471.06/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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