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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.06 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.06 and 177.12 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.06 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.06 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.06 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 66,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,076.39/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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