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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 377.86 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 377.86 and 175.76 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 377.86 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/377.86 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 377.86 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 66,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412.67/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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