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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 376.87 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 376.87 and 174.88 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 376.87 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/376.87 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 376.87 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 65,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,907.03/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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