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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 406.89 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 406.89 and 180.15 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 406.89 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/406.89 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 406.89 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 73,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301.23/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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