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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 373.33 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 373.33 and 172.29 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 373.33 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/373.33 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 373.33 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 64,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,321.03/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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