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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.58 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.58 and 177.66 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.58 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.58 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.58 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 66,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369.33/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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