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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 373.70 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 373.70 and 154.34 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 373.70 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/373.70 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 373.70 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 57,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,676.86/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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