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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378.03 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378.03 and 175.74 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378.03 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378.03 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378.03 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 66,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,434.99/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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