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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 376.64 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 376.64 and 173.44 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 376.64 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/376.64 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 376.64 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 65,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324.44/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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