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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.01 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.01 and 178.30 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.01 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.01 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.01 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 72,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,392.54/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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