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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 373.17 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 373.17 and 153.92 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 373.17 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/373.17 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 373.17 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 57,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438.33/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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