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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 374.16 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 374.16 and 177.99 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 374.16 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/374.16 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 374.16 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 66,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,596.74/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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