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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.16 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.16 and 153.94 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.16 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.16 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.16 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 57,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443.48/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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