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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 373.58 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 373.58 and 177.23 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 373.58 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/373.58 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 373.58 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 66,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,209.58/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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