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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 375.53 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 375.53 and 173.93 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 375.53 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/375.53 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 375.53 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 65,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,313.19/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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