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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 405.72 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 405.72 and 182.97 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 405.72 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/405.72 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 405.72 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 74,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.59/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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