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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 372.34 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 372.34 and 171.76 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 372.34 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/372.34 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 372.34 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 63,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,953.12/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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