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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 373.89 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 373.89 and 172.73 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 373.89 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/373.89 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 373.89 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 64,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580.15/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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