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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 405.44 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 405.44 and 155.07 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 405.44 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/405.44 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 405.44 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 62,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872.98/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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