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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.33 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.33 and 175.14 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.33 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.33 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.33 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 66,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084.70/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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