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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.63 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.63 and 178.65 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.63 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.63 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.63 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 72,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,465.80/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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