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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 377.13 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 377.13 and 175.12 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 377.13 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/377.13 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 377.13 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 66,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,042.13/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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