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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 405.32 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 405.32 and 179.13 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 405.32 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/405.32 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 405.32 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 72,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604.97/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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