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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 373.26 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 373.26 and 152.46 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 373.26 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/373.26 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 373.26 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 56,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.22/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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