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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 372.77 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 372.77 and 171.86 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 372.77 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/372.77 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 372.77 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 64,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064.25/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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