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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 376.83 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 376.83 and 175 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 376.83 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/376.83 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 376.83 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 65,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,945.25/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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