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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 377.16 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 377.16 and 175.14 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 377.16 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/377.16 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 377.16 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 66,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055.80/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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