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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 377.62 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 377.62 and 175.40 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 377.62 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/377.62 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 377.62 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 66,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.55/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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