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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 377.46 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 377.46 and 175.47 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 377.46 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/377.46 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 377.46 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 66,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,232.91/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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