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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 373.16 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 373.16 and 172.08 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 373.16 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/373.16 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 373.16 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 64,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,213.37/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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