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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 408.72 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 408.72 and 176.40 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 408.72 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/408.72 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 408.72 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 72,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098.21/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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