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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 373.32 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 373.32 and 154.11 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 373.32 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/373.32 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 373.32 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 57,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532.35/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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