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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 273.09 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 273.09 and 173.09 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 273.09 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/273.09 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 273.09 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 47,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267.78/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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