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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 373.14 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 373.14 and 172.14 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 373.14 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/373.14 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 373.14 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 64,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232.32/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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