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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 406.44 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 406.44 and 179.99 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 406.44 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/406.44 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 406.44 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 73,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.15/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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