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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 375.15 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 375.15 and 173.66 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 375.15 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/375.15 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 375.15 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 65,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148.55/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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