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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 405.47 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 405.47 and 173.41 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 405.47 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/405.47 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 405.47 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 70,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,311.97/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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