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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 376.16 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 376.16 and 173.04 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 376.16 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/376.16 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 376.16 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 65,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090.73/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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