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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 372.66 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 372.66 and 171.81 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 372.66 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/372.66 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 372.66 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 64,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026.71/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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