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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.53 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.53 and 175.33 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.53 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.53 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.53 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 66,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192.33/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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