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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 373.61 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 373.61 and 154.30 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 373.61 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/373.61 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 373.61 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 57,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648.02/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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