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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.19 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.19 and 178.02 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.19 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.19 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.19 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 66,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,613.30/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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