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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 374.27 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 374.27 and 172.92 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 374.27 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/374.27 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 374.27 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 64,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718.77/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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