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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 406.89 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 406.89 and 179.93 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 406.89 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/406.89 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 406.89 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 73,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,209.68/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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