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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 376.81 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 376.81 and 174.78 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 376.81 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/376.81 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 376.81 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 65,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,858.85/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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