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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.43, 376.95 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.43, 376.95 and 175 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.43 : 376.95 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.43/376.95 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.43x = 376.95 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.43x = 65,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,966.25/273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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