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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 404.75 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 404.75 and 251.17 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 404.75 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/404.75 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 404.75 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 101,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,661.06/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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