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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.98 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.98 and 179.16 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.98 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.98 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.98 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 67,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,002.26/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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