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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 377.91 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 377.91 and 175.82 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 377.91 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/377.91 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 377.91 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 66,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442.25/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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