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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406.01 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406.01 and 179.34 is: 268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406.01 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406.01 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406.01 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 72,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,813.83/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.84

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