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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.88 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.88 and 178.30 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.88 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.88 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.88 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 66,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,841.10/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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