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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.49 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.49 and 171.10 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.49 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.49 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.49 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 63,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904.22/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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