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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 377.09 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 377.09 and 175.08 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 377.09 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/377.09 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 377.09 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 66,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,020.92/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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