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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 373.59 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 373.59 and 172.56 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 373.59 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/373.59 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 373.59 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 64,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,466.69/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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