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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 373.39 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 373.39 and 172.33 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 373.39 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/373.39 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 373.39 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 64,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,344.93/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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