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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.37 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.37 and 173.35 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.37 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.37 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.37 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 70,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444.24/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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