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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.34, 373.02 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.34, 373.02 and 172.06 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.34 : 373.02 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.34/373.02 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.34x = 373.02 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.34x = 64,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,181.82/270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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