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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 374.06 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 374.06 and 171.70 is: 236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 374.06 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/374.06 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 374.06 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 64,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,226.10/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.86

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