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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 378.07 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 378.07 and 175.90 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 378.07 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/378.07 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 378.07 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 66,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499.74/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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