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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.94 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.94 and 172.78 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.94 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.94 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.94 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 64,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609.35/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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