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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 407.50 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 407.50 and 180.37 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 407.50 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/407.50 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 407.50 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 73,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,499.98/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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