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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 373.16 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 373.16 and 177.21 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 373.16 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/373.16 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 373.16 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 66,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,126.55/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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