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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.81 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.81 and 154.98 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.81 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.81 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.81 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 62,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,892.43/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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