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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.10, 405.53 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.10, 405.53 and 179.38 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.10 : 405.53 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.10/405.53 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.10x = 405.53 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.10x = 72,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,743.97/270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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