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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 373.64 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 373.64 and 172.71 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 373.64 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/373.64 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 373.64 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 64,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,531.36/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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