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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 407.88 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 407.88 and 180.62 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 407.88 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/407.88 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 407.88 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 73,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,669.81/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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