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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378.08 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378.08 and 175.64 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378.08 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378.08 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378.08 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 66,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,405.97/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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