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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 374.49 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 374.49 and 171.68 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 374.49 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/374.49 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 374.49 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 64,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,289.71/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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