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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.37, 377.13 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.37, 377.13 and 175.09 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.37 : 377.13 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.37/377.13 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.37x = 377.13 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.37x = 66,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,031.69/273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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