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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 374.63 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 374.63 and 178.25 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 374.63 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/374.63 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 374.63 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 66,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,775.03/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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