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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 373.24 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 373.24 and 152.44 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 373.24 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/373.24 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 373.24 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 56,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,895.96/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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