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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 373.20 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 373.20 and 154 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 373.20 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/373.20 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 373.20 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 57,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.80/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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