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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.02 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.02 and 175.08 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.02 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.02 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.02 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 66,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,008.66/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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