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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.49 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.49 and 180.39 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.49 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.49 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.49 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 73,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,507.12/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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