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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 373.23 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 373.23 and 152.45 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 373.23 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/373.23 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 373.23 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 56,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898.91/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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