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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.60 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.60 and 254.16 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.60 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.60 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.60 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 94,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,954.18/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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