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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.26 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.26 and 179.46 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.26 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.26 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.26 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 72,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,907.42/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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