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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 377.90 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 377.90 and 174.29 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 377.90 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/377.90 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 377.90 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 65,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,863.50/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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