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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.68 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.68 and 175.53 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.68 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.68 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.68 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 71,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,384.54/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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