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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 377.82 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 377.82 and 175.59 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 377.82 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/377.82 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 377.82 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 66,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.41/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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