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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 373.96 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 373.96 and 154.53 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 373.96 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/373.96 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 373.96 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 57,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788.04/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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