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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 374.26 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 374.26 and 178.14 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 374.26 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/374.26 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 374.26 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 66,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,670.68/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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