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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 373.66 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 373.66 and 152.73 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 373.66 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/373.66 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 373.66 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 57,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067.22/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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