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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 374.09 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 374.09 and 177.88 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 374.09 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/374.09 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 374.09 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 66,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,543.13/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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