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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 373.28 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 373.28 and 177.21 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 373.28 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/373.28 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 373.28 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 66,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,148.95/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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