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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 376.70 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 376.70 and 173.39 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 376.70 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/376.70 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 376.70 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 65,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,316.36/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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