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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 372.81 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 372.81 and 171.89 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 372.81 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/372.81 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 372.81 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 64,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,080.45/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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