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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 377.04 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 377.04 and 174.99 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 377.04 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/377.04 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 377.04 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 65,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978.23/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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