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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.03, 373.92 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.03, 373.92 and 171.45 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 373.92 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/373.92 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 373.92 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 64,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.94/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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