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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 375.08 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 375.08 and 173.46 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 375.08 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/375.08 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 375.08 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 65,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,061.38/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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