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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 377.14 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 377.14 and 175.05 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 377.14 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/377.14 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 377.14 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 66,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,018.36/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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