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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.45 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.45 and 179.13 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.45 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.45 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.45 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 72,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628.26/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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