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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 374.61 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 374.61 and 173.20 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 374.61 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/374.61 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 374.61 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 64,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882.45/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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