1. **State the problem:** Given that $3^x = 10$, find the value of $3^{x-3}$.
2. **Recall the exponent rule:** For any base $a$ and exponents $m$ and $n$, we have $$a^{m-n} = \frac{a^m}{a^n}.$$ This means $$3^{x-3} = \frac{3^x}{3^3}.$$
3. **Substitute the known value:** Since $3^x = 10$, substitute this into the expression:
$$3^{x-3} = \frac{10}{3^3}.$$
4. **Calculate $3^3$:**
$$3^3 = 3 \times 3 \times 3 = 27.$$
5. **Simplify the expression:**
$$3^{x-3} = \frac{10}{27}.$$
6. **Final answer:** The value of $3^{x-3}$ is $$\boxed{\frac{10}{27}}.$$ This corresponds to option C.
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