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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.65 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.65 and 178.55 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.65 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.65 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.65 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 72,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,249.97/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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