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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.28 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.28 and 178.97 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.28 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.28 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.28 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 72,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531.66/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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