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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 376.35 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 376.35 and 174.68 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 376.35 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/376.35 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 376.35 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 65,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,739.69/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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