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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 404.92 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 404.92 and 154.34 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 404.92 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/404.92 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 404.92 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 62,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493.33/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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