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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.08 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.08 and 155.46 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.08 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.08 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.08 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 63,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,129.20/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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