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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 374.44 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 374.44 and 178.13 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 374.44 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/374.44 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 374.44 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 66,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,699.00/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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