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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.51, 373.50 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.51, 373.50 and 170.97 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.51 : 373.50 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.51/373.50 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.51x = 373.50 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.51x = 63,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,857.30/270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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