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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 376.56 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 376.56 and 174.84 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 376.56 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/376.56 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 376.56 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 65,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,837.75/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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