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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.16 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.16 and 175.28 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.16 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.16 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.16 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 66,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,108.60/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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