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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.33 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.33 and 178.66 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.33 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.33 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.33 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 67,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,056.46/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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