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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 405.60 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 405.60 and 174.24 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 405.60 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/405.60 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 405.60 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 70,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,671.74/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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