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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.10 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.10 and 172.76 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.10 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.10 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.10 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 69,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,985.08/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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