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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.49 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.49 and 173.95 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.49 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.49 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.49 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 65,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,315.62/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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