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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.23 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.23 and 175.12 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.23 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.23 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.23 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 66,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060.52/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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