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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 407.35 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 407.35 and 174.25 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 407.35 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/407.35 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 407.35 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 70,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.74/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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