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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406.44 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406.44 and 149.16 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406.44 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406.44 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406.44 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 60,624.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624.59/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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