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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.19, 405.57 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.19, 405.57 and 154.86 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.19 : 405.57 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.19/405.57 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.19x = 405.57 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.19x = 62,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806.57/270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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