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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 404.91 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 404.91 and 177.60 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 404.91 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/404.91 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 404.91 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 71,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,912.02/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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