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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 373.08 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 373.08 and 172.11 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 373.08 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/373.08 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 373.08 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 64,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,210.80/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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