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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 405.26 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 405.26 and 154.63 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 405.26 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/405.26 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 405.26 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 62,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665.35/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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