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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 373.56 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 373.56 and 177.32 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 373.56 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/373.56 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 373.56 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 66,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,239.66/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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