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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.94 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.94 and 173.54 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.94 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.94 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.94 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 65,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,067.09/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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