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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.59, 377.67 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.59, 377.67 and 175.32 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.59 : 377.67 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.59/377.67 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.59x = 377.67 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.59x = 66,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213.10/273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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