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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.20 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.20 and 177.16 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.20 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.20 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.20 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 66,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,116.11/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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