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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 375.31 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 375.31 and 173.84 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 375.31 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/375.31 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 375.31 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 65,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,244.39/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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