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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 374.15 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 374.15 and 176.83 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 374.15 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/374.15 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 374.15 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 66,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,160.94/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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