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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 404.24 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 404.24 and 173.64 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 404.24 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/404.24 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 404.24 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 70,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.37/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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