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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.56 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.56 and 175.37 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.56 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.56 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.56 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 66,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.03/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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