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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 405.88 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 405.88 and 173.04 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 405.88 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/405.88 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 405.88 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 70,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,234.95/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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