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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.54 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.54 and 173.08 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.54 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.54 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.54 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 64,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,825.38/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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