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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 373.44 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 373.44 and 172.44 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 373.44 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/373.44 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 373.44 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 64,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395.99/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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