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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 376.48 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 376.48 and 174.78 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 376.48 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/376.48 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 376.48 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 65,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,798.42/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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