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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 374.54 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 374.54 and 173.21 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 374.54 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/374.54 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 374.54 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 64,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,871.33/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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