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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.34 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.34 and 179.12 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.34 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.34 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.34 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 72,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604.50/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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