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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 405.44 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 405.44 and 154.91 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 405.44 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/405.44 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 405.44 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 62,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807.53/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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