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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 374.25 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 374.25 and 172.95 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 374.25 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/374.25 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 374.25 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 64,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,726.54/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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