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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 376.07 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 376.07 and 172.93 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 376.07 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/376.07 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 376.07 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 65,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,033.79/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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