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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.96 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.96 and 173.66 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.96 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.96 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.96 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 65,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114.11/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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