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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 372.76 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 372.76 and 176.84 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 372.76 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/372.76 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 372.76 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 65,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,918.88/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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