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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 376.98 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 376.98 and 175.01 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 376.98 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/376.98 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 376.98 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 65,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,976.21/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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