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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.43 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.43 and 179.48 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.43 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.43 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.43 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 72,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945.16/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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