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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.44 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.44 and 173.28 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.44 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.44 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.44 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 64,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882.96/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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