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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 374.53 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 374.53 and 173.10 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 374.53 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/374.53 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 374.53 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 64,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829.95/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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