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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 377.04 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 377.04 and 174.88 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 377.04 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/377.04 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 377.04 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 65,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,936.76/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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