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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 406.63 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 406.63 and 179.92 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 406.63 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/406.63 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 406.63 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 73,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.87/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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