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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.50 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.50 and 176.04 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.50 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.50 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.50 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 65,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,750.94/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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