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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.30 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.30 and 175.34 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.30 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.30 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.30 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 66,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154.87/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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