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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 373.44 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 373.44 and 152.61 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 373.44 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/373.44 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 373.44 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 56,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,990.68/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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