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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 372.92 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 372.92 and 170.75 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 372.92 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/372.92 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 372.92 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 63,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,673.37/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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