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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 377.24 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 377.24 and 175.19 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 377.24 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/377.24 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 377.24 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 66,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085.91/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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