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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.31 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.31 and 175.39 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.31 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.31 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.31 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 66,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,176.40/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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