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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 375.60 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 375.60 and 172.49 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 375.60 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/375.60 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 375.60 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 64,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787.24/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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