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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.58 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.58 and 173.22 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.58 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.58 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.58 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 64,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.75/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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