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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.25 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.25 and 173.86 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.25 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.25 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.25 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 65,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.69/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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