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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.22 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.22 and 180.24 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.22 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.22 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.22 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 73,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,397.33/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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