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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 373.74 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 373.74 and 172.65 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 373.74 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/373.74 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 373.74 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 64,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,526.21/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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