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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 373.31 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 373.31 and 154.08 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 373.31 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/373.31 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 373.31 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 57,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,518.83/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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