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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.41 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.41 and 180.18 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.41 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.41 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.41 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 73,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,226.95/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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