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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 405.88 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 405.88 and 179.33 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 405.88 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/405.88 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 405.88 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 72,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,783.98/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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