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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.26 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.26 and 178.67 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.26 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.26 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.26 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 67,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,044.93/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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