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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 377.28 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 377.28 and 173.88 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 377.28 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/377.28 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 377.28 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 65,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601.45/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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