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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.62 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.62 and 180.76 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.62 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.62 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.62 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 73,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.39/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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