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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 376.82 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 376.82 and 174.78 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 376.82 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/376.82 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 376.82 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 65,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,860.60/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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