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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 373.64 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 373.64 and 152.76 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 373.64 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/373.64 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 373.64 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 57,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.25/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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