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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 373.03 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 373.03 and 172.11 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 373.03 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/373.03 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 373.03 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 64,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,201.76/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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