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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.73 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.73 and 178.47 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.73 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.73 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.73 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 66,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,878.06/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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