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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 372.59 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 372.59 and 176.97 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 372.59 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/372.59 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 372.59 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 65,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,936.37/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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