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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.74 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.74 and 173.55 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.74 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.74 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.74 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 70,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,589.73/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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