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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 373.44 and 172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 373.44 and 172.48 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 373.44 = 172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/373.44 = 172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 373.44 × 172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 64,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,410.93/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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