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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 373.32 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 373.32 and 170.92 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 373.32 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/373.32 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 373.32 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 63,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,807.85/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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