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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.20 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.20 and 175.35 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.20 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.20 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.20 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 71,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399.61/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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