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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 377.31 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 377.31 and 175.07 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 377.31 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/377.31 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 377.31 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 66,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054.79/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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