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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 375.35 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 375.35 and 173.76 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 375.35 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/375.35 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 375.35 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 65,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,218.94/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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