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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.00, 375.27 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.00, 375.27 and 173.63 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.00 : 375.27 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.00/375.27 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.00x = 375.27 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.00x = 65,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,156.25/272.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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