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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 377.10 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 377.10 and 174.92 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 377.10 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/377.10 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 377.10 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 65,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960.45/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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