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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 372.89 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 372.89 and 177.14 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 372.89 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/372.89 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 372.89 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 66,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,050.98/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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