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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 405.92 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 405.92 and 173.18 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 405.92 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/405.92 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 405.92 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 70,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,297.23/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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