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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.19, 375.52 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.19, 375.52 and 173.91 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.19 : 375.52 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.19/375.52 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.19x = 375.52 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.19x = 65,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,305.81/272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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