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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 372.89 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 372.89 and 176.73 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 372.89 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/372.89 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 372.89 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 65,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900.85/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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