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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 373.50 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 373.50 and 172.40 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 373.50 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/373.50 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 373.50 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 64,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391.40/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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