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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.33, 372.97 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.33, 372.97 and 171.91 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.33 : 372.97 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.33/372.97 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.33x = 372.97 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.33x = 64,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117.27/270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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