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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 373.46 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 373.46 and 172.37 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 373.46 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/373.46 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 373.46 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 64,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370.57/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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