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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 373.80 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 373.80 and 171.18 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 373.80 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/373.80 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 373.80 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 63,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,985.22/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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