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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 377.57 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 377.57 and 175.30 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 377.57 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/377.57 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 377.57 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 66,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.52/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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