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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 374.79 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 374.79 and 171.93 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 374.79 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/374.79 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 374.79 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 64,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.02/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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