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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 375.07 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 375.07 and 173.48 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 375.07 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/375.07 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 375.07 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 65,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,067.14/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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