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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 406.77 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 406.77 and 180.67 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 406.77 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/406.77 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 406.77 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 73,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491.14/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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