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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 374.33 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 374.33 and 173.18 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 374.33 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/374.33 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 374.33 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 64,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823.73/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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