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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 376.89 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 376.89 and 174.98 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 376.89 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/376.89 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 376.89 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 65,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,948.21/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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