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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 406.97 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 406.97 and 174.41 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 406.97 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/406.97 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 406.97 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 70,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,979.64/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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