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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.95 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.95 and 177.74 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.95 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.95 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.95 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 66,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464.00/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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