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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 375 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 375 and 173.44 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 375 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/375 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 375 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 65,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,040/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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