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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 373.51 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 373.51 and 152.64 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 373.51 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/373.51 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 373.51 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 57,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.57/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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