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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 374.06 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 374.06 and 172.82 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 374.06 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/374.06 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 374.06 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 64,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,644.19/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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