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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.09 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.09 and 178.03 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.09 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.09 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.09 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 66,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598.75/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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