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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 372.53 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 372.53 and 171.90 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 372.53 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/372.53 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 372.53 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 64,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,037.05/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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