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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.84 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.84 and 175.55 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.84 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.84 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.84 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 66,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.81/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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