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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 373.43 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 373.43 and 152.58 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 373.43 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/373.43 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 373.43 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 56,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977.19/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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