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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 405.60 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 405.60 and 172.80 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 405.60 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/405.60 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 405.60 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 70,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087.68/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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