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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 373.82 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 373.82 and 177.71 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 373.82 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/373.82 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 373.82 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 66,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428.79/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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