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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 378.17 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 378.17 and 175.99 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 378.17 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/378.17 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 378.17 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 66,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554.14/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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