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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.52 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.52 and 180.52 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.52 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.52 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.52 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 73,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,565.51/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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