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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 374.56 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 374.56 and 173.24 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 374.56 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/374.56 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 374.56 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 64,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,887.87/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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