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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 406.75 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 406.75 and 175.14 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 406.75 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/406.75 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 406.75 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 71,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238.20/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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