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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 377.99 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 377.99 and 175.84 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 377.99 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/377.99 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 377.99 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 66,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464.88/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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