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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 405.80 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 405.80 and 155.06 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 405.80 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/405.80 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 405.80 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 62,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.35/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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