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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 372.70 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 372.70 and 171.81 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 372.70 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/372.70 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 372.70 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 64,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,033.28/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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