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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 372.90 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 372.90 and 176.74 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 372.90 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/372.90 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 372.90 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 65,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,903.60/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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