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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.66 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.66 and 173.26 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.66 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.66 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.66 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 64,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.72/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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