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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 373.26 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 373.26 and 152.48 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 373.26 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/373.26 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 373.26 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 56,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915.33/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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