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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 405.36 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 405.36 and 154.92 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 405.36 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/405.36 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 405.36 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 62,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798.37/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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