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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 375.24 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 375.24 and 184.21 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 375.24 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/375.24 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 375.24 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 69,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.68/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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