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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 373.62 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 373.62 and 152.74 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 373.62 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/373.62 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 373.62 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 57,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.72/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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