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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.96 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.96 and 179.22 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.96 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.96 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.96 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 72,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756.15/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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