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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 377.27 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 377.27 and 173.89 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 377.27 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/377.27 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 377.27 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 65,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601.59/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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