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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 376.86 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 376.86 and 173.43 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 376.86 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/376.86 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 376.86 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 65,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.83/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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