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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.23 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.23 and 171.64 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.23 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.23 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.23 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 64,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232.84/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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