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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405.57 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405.57 and 156.42 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405.57 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405.57 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405.57 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 63,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439.26/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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