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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 405.92 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 405.92 and 179.08 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 405.92 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/405.92 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 405.92 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 72,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692.15/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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