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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 374.36 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 374.36 and 173.03 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 374.36 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/374.36 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 374.36 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 64,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.77/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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