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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 373.01 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 373.01 and 170.72 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 373.01 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/373.01 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 373.01 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 63,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,677.55/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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