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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.17, 405.42 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.17, 405.42 and 148.46 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.17 : 405.42 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.17/405.42 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.17x = 405.42 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.17x = 60,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,188.65/270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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