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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.47, 377.48 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.47, 377.48 and 175.49 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.47 : 377.48 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.47/377.48 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.47x = 377.48 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.47x = 66,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,243.97/273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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