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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 373.77 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 373.77 and 154.41 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 373.77 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/373.77 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 373.77 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 57,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.83/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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