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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 373.01 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 373.01 and 171.99 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 373.01 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/373.01 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 373.01 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 64,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151.26/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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