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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.34, 373.03 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.34, 373.03 and 152.31 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.34 : 373.03 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.34/373.03 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.34x = 373.03 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.34x = 56,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816.20/270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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