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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.58 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.58 and 178.98 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.58 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.58 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.58 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 72,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,590.71/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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