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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 405.25 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 405.25 and 174.14 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 405.25 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/405.25 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 405.25 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 70,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.77/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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