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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 372.81 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 372.81 and 153.69 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 372.81 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/372.81 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 372.81 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 57,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297.17/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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