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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 374.15 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 374.15 and 177.78 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 374.15 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/374.15 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 374.15 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 66,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,516.39/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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