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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 406.68 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 406.68 and 175.04 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 406.68 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/406.68 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 406.68 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 71,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,185.27/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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