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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.32 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.32 and 154.12 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.32 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.32 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.32 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 57,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536.08/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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