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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 373.01 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 373.01 and 172.06 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 373.01 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/373.01 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 373.01 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 64,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,178.31/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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