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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 377.99 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 377.99 and 175.66 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 377.99 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/377.99 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 377.99 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 66,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,400.30/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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