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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 376.59 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 376.59 and 173.41 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 376.59 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/376.59 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 376.59 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 65,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304.29/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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