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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 405.50 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 405.50 and 179.10 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 405.50 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/405.50 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 405.50 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 72,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624.15/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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