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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 373.47 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 373.47 and 152.61 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 373.47 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/373.47 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 373.47 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 56,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995.26/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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