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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 375.02 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 375.02 and 173.58 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 375.02 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/375.02 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 375.02 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 65,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095.97/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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