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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 376.79 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 376.79 and 175.10 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 376.79 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/376.79 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 376.79 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 65,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,973.17/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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