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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 405.88 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 405.88 and 179.48 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 405.88 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/405.88 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 405.88 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 72,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,847.34/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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