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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.45 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.45 and 170.46 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.45 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.45 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.45 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 63,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487.83/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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