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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.83, 376.56 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.83, 376.56 and 173.18 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.83 : 376.56 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.83/376.56 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.83x = 376.56 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.83x = 65,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,212.66/272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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