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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.79 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.79 and 173.36 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.79 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.79 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.79 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 64,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,973.07/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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