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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 373.50 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 373.50 and 154.24 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 373.50 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/373.50 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 373.50 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 57,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608.64/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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