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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 373.23 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 373.23 and 152.44 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 373.23 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/373.23 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 373.23 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 56,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897.30/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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