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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 374.47 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 374.47 and 177.89 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 374.47 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/374.47 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 374.47 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 66,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.96/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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