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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.26 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.26 and 175.30 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.26 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.26 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.26 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 66,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133.68/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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