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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 405.99 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 405.99 and 155.19 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 405.99 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/405.99 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 405.99 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 63,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,003.56/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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