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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 373.43 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 373.43 and 154.15 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 373.43 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/373.43 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 373.43 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 57,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,561.60/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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