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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 372.41 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 372.41 and 176.77 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 372.41 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/372.41 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 372.41 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 65,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.05/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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