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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 406.32 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 406.32 and 178.22 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 406.32 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/406.32 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 406.32 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 72,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,414.35/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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