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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.18 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.18 and 178.27 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.18 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.18 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.18 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 72,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,229.92/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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