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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 377.99 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 377.99 and 175.83 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 377.99 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/377.99 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 377.99 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 66,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,461.98/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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