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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.42 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.42 and 175.20 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.42 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.42 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.42 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 66,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123.98/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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