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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 405.86 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 405.86 and 179.12 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 405.86 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/405.86 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 405.86 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 72,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.72/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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