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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 377.22 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 377.22 and 175.16 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 377.22 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/377.22 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 377.22 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 66,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,075.46/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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