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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 406.79 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 406.79 and 175.34 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 406.79 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/406.79 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 406.79 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 71,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,327.36/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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