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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.56 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.56 and 155.52 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.56 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.56 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.56 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 63,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228.21/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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