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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 378.08 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 378.08 and 175.80 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 378.08 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/378.08 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 378.08 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 66,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,466.46/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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