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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.83 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.83 and 175.02 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.83 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.83 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.83 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 65,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952.79/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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