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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 374.45 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 374.45 and 173.35 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 374.45 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/374.45 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 374.45 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 64,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.91/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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