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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.44 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.44 and 175.43 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.44 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.44 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.44 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 66,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.97/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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