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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 373.64 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 373.64 and 177.54 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 373.64 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/373.64 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 373.64 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 66,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336.05/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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