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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 373.95 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 373.95 and 172.79 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 373.95 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/373.95 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 373.95 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 64,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,612.95/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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