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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.03, 374.04 and 172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.03, 374.04 and 172.81 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 374.04 = 172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/374.04 = 172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 374.04 × 172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 64,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637.85/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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