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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 372.93 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 372.93 and 171.95 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 372.93 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/372.93 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 372.93 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 64,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125.31/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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