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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 373.56 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 373.56 and 176.33 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 373.56 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/373.56 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 373.56 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 65,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870.11/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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