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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.48 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.48 and 175.50 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.48 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.48 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.48 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 66,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247.74/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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