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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 406.30 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 406.30 and 174.75 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 406.30 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/406.30 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 406.30 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 71,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,000.93/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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