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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 373.56 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 373.56 and 154.25 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 373.56 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/373.56 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 373.56 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 57,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621.63/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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