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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 372.98 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 372.98 and 169.36 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 372.98 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/372.98 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 372.98 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 63,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,167.38/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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