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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 375.18 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 375.18 and 178.80 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 375.18 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/375.18 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 375.18 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 67,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082.18/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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