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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.44 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.44 and 175.20 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.44 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.44 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.44 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 66,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,126.01/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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