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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 377.20 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 377.20 and 173.69 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 377.20 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/377.20 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 377.20 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 65,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,515.87/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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