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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.17 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.17 and 177.93 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.17 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.17 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.17 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 66,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575.18/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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