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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 373.56 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 373.56 and 172.46 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 373.56 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/373.56 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 373.56 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 64,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424.16/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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