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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.50, 405.67 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.50, 405.67 and 179.68 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.50 : 405.67 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.50/405.67 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.50x = 405.67 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.50x = 72,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,889.89/270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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