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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 377.07 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 377.07 and 174.95 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 377.07 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/377.07 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 377.07 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 65,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968.40/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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