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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.72 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.72 and 174 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.72 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.72 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.72 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 70,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,595.28/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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