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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 407.26 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 407.26 and 180.15 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 407.26 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/407.26 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 407.26 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 73,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,367.89/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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