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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 373.33 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 373.33 and 172.38 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 373.33 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/373.33 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 373.33 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 64,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,354.63/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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