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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 374.63 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 374.63 and 178.20 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 374.63 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/374.63 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 374.63 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 66,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,758.18/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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