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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375 and 177.30 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 66,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,487.50/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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