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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 374.95 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 374.95 and 173.58 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 374.95 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/374.95 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 374.95 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 65,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,086.28/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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