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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 404.87 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 404.87 and 155.11 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 404.87 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/404.87 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 404.87 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 62,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798.76/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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