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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 375 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 375 and 173.45 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 375 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/375 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 375 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 65,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,043.75/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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