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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.59, 373.43 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.59, 373.43 and 172.40 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.59 : 373.43 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.59/373.43 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.59x = 373.43 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.59x = 64,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,378.47/270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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