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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 406.20 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 406.20 and 174.56 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 406.20 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/406.20 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 406.20 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 70,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,906.27/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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