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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 372.95 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 372.95 and 172.22 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 372.95 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/372.95 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 372.95 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 64,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,226.72/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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