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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 378.18 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 378.18 and 175.81 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 378.18 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/378.18 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 378.18 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 66,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485.06/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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