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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.60 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.60 and 173.16 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.60 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.60 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.60 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 64,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,865.74/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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