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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.75, 406.02 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.75, 406.02 and 173.33 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 406.02 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/406.02 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 406.02 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 70,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,373.42/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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