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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 407.35 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 407.35 and 173.66 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 407.35 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/407.35 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 407.35 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 70,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738.58/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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