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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 405.57 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 405.57 and 154.80 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 405.57 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/405.57 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 405.57 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 62,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782.24/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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