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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 376.75 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 376.75 and 175.06 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 376.75 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/376.75 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 376.75 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 65,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954.54/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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