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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 376.48 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 376.48 and 173.15 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 376.48 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/376.48 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 376.48 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 65,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,189.38/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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