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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 405.94 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 405.94 and 155.39 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 405.94 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/405.94 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 405.94 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 63,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.02/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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