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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 377.75 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 377.75 and 174.20 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 377.75 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/377.75 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 377.75 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 65,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801.29/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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