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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.92 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.92 and 173.48 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.92 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.92 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.92 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 65,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,388.08/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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