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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.99 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.99 and 171.42 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.99 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.99 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.99 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 64,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,108.34/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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