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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 405.60 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 405.60 and 179.04 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 405.60 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/405.60 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 405.60 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 72,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.62/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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