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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 407.52 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 407.52 and 175.68 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 407.52 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/407.52 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 407.52 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 71,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593.11/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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