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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 377.08 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 377.08 and 175.06 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 377.08 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/377.08 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 377.08 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 66,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,011.62/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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