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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.46 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.46 and 173.18 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.46 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.46 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.46 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 64,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847.11/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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