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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.24 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.24 and 180.06 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.24 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.24 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.24 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 73,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,147.57/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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