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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 372.40 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 372.40 and 171.75 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 372.40 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/372.40 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 372.40 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 63,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959.70/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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