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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.64 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.64 and 177.53 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.64 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.64 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.64 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 66,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.55/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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