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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.51 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.51 and 175.10 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.51 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.51 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.51 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 66,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.24/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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