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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 373.99 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 373.99 and 172.82 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 373.99 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/373.99 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 373.99 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 64,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632.95/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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