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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 406.04 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 406.04 and 174.57 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 406.04 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/406.04 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 406.04 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 70,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883.42/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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