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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 405.40 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 405.40 and 179.15 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 405.40 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/405.40 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 405.40 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 72,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624.49/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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