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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 373.61 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 373.61 and 171.19 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 373.61 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/373.61 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 373.61 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 63,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,957.79/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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