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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 376.78 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 376.78 and 174.86 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 376.78 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/376.78 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 376.78 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 65,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,883.75/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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