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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 373.53 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 373.53 and 154.23 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 373.53 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/373.53 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 373.53 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 57,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609.53/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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