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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 377.84 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.80, 377.84 and 175.55 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 377.84 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/377.84 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 377.84 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 66,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,327.05/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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