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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.19 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.19 and 179.74 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.19 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.19 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.19 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 73,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010.18/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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