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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 405.77 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 405.77 and 173.16 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 405.77 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/405.77 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 405.77 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 70,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,262.27/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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