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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.12 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.12 and 179.76 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.12 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.12 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.12 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 73,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,004.13/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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