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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 373.19 and 172.14 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 373.19 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/373.19 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 373.19 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 64,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,240.07/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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