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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 405.55 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 405.55 and 179.40 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 405.55 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/405.55 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 405.55 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 72,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,755.67/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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