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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.22 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.22 and 175.18 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.22 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.22 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.22 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 66,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081.40/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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