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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 373.50 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 373.50 and 172.47 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 373.50 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/373.50 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 373.50 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 64,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417.55/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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