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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 377.97 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 377.97 and 174.41 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 377.97 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/377.97 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 377.97 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 65,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,921.75/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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