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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 373.59 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 373.59 and 154.31 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 373.59 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/373.59 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 373.59 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 57,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648.67/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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