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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 374.09 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 374.09 and 177.96 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 374.09 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/374.09 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 374.09 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 66,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573.57/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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