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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 376.71 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 376.71 and 173.45 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 376.71 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/376.71 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 376.71 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 65,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338.47/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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