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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 404.70 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 404.70 and 245.59 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 404.70 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/404.70 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 404.70 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 99,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,390.27/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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