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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 374.99 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 374.99 and 178.49 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 374.99 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/374.99 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 374.99 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 66,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,931.97/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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