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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.45 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.45 and 174.84 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.45 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.45 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.45 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 71,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,064.48/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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