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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 374.42 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 374.42 and 173.22 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 374.42 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/374.42 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 374.42 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 64,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,856.17/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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