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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.69 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.69 and 174.22 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.69 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.69 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.69 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 65,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.34/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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