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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.34, 373.10 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.34, 373.10 and 153.93 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.34 : 373.10 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.34/373.10 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.34x = 373.10 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.34x = 57,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431.28/270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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