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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.92 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.92 and 174.92 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.92 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.92 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.92 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 65,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,930.85/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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