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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.35, 372.91 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.35, 372.91 and 170.67 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.35 : 372.91 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.35/372.91 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.35x = 372.91 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.35x = 63,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643.70/270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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