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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 372.74 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 372.74 and 172.06 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 372.74 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/372.74 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 372.74 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 64,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131.85/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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