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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.68 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.68 and 173.97 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.68 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.68 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.68 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 65,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356.18/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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