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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.18 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.18 and 174.01 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.18 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.18 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.18 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 70,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,505.37/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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