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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 375.33 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 375.33 and 173.77 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 375.33 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/375.33 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 375.33 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 65,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221.09/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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